Seth D Walker, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Seth D Walker is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Atlanta, GA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE, PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Seth D Walker, M.D. has been part of the Atlanta medical community since 2006 in group practice. A West Virginia University School of Medicine graduate since 2001, he brings 25+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD. CMS MIPS quality score: 98.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 92% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2385dNPPES updated 2019-11-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 92% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202398.5/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.9 pts)
Top 8% of MIPS-scored doctors in GeorgiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better47.8%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-35 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
369
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
166
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
986
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $844k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$448 received from industry
22 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Seth D Walker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
West Virginia University School of Medicine
25 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
2727 Paces Ferry Rd Se Ste 1-1100, Atlanta, GA 30339-6151
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Seth D Walker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Seth D Walker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Atlanta required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Seth D Walker
Dr. Walker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Atlanta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 350-0009.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Seth D Walker
Practice Location
275 Collier Rd Nw Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30309-1740
Mailing Address
2727 Paces Ferry Rd Se Ste 1-1100, Atlanta, GA 30339-6151
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